In the third paragraph of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address, Kennedy makes a comparison between the world during his time and the time the nation was founded. What idea is Kennedy most likely attempting to explain by this comparison?
Answer
A
Our country's ability to change the world with science is the way of the future.
B
We must be more generous than in past times if we are to end poverty.
C
Despite many major developments, the basic principles of the country’s founders are still at play.
D
The many changes in the world make it difficult to remember a time when life was much different.
Explanation
Kennedy points out that the world has changed greatly since the nation was founded, especially because of advances in science and the danger of nuclear weapons. But he says the same revolutionary beliefs—such as human rights and liberty—are still at stake. This comparison supports the idea that the founders’ basic principles remain important despite major developments.
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